Official documentation
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis: OrthoInfo
OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The orthopaedic surgeons' patient page on de Quervain's tenosynovitis: what it is, which tendons are affected, risk factors such as typing and texting, and treatment from splinting and rest to surgery. Peer-reviewed by medical professionals.
- How much weight it carries
- Written by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for patients and peer-reviewed by medical professionals. It is a patient summary, so it describes common practice rather than measuring how often texting causes the condition.
Facts taken from this source
- OrthoInfo says surgery may be recommended for de Quervain's tenosynovitis if symptoms are severe or do not improve after 6 weeks of nonsurgical treatment.
“Surgery may be recommended if symptoms are severe or do not improve after 6 weeks of nonsurgical treatment.” (Treatment)
- OrthoInfo says de Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition in which thumb-moving tendons become irritated inside the narrow tunnel between the wrist and the thumb.
“De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition that occurs when tendons that control thumb movement become irritated inside the narrow tunnel they pass through to get from the wrist to the thumb.” (Overview)
- OrthoInfo says the cause of de Quervain's tenosynovitis is not completely understood, but that the condition can be worsened by movements of the wrist and thumb, including typing and texting.
“the condition can be worsened by movements of the wrist and thumb (e.g., typing, texting, or lifting)” (Causes)